Vintage birdcage on a 19th-century photographer's wooden ladder at Sophie Pretalat's Anges et Demons stand at Place de la Bastille, Paris.
Light
Will someday split you open
Even if your life is now a cage
For a divine seed, the crown of destiny,
Is hidden and sown on an ancient, fertile plain
You hold the title to.
Love will surely bust you wide open
into an unfettered, blooming new galaxy
Even if your mind is now
A spoiled mule.
A life-giving radiance will come...
From the poem In a Tree House by Hafiz, from the book The Subject Tonight is Love translated by Daniel Ladinsky.
Tara Bradford is traveling. In her absence, timed posts should appear. She will post occasional updates from the road.
a perfect poem of hope and possibilities. i am looking for that fertile plain.
your friend, bird tweet robin from down the road
Posted by: bird tweet | 18 May 2008 at 16:26
Tara, your recently photos have been awesome.
Annie
Posted by: annieelf | 17 May 2008 at 00:45
Just saw this and thought you might like to see.
When Bush first ran for president in 2000, he criticized the Clinton administration for high fuel prices and said the president must "jawbone" oil producing nations and persuade them to drop rates. At that time, oil was nearing $28 a barrel.
After 7 ½ years of Bush it's now $128 a barrel. I guess his energy policy, which as far as I can tell consisted of holding hands with Saudi Arabian leaders, hasn't worked so well.
Posted by: kris | 16 May 2008 at 22:51
Ah, light...thanks for reminding me this is the year of light. Happy trails.
Posted by: Leau | 16 May 2008 at 20:51
wonderful photo & poem ~ such a fine reflection and just what i was needing. thank you.
Posted by: studio wellspring | 16 May 2008 at 17:55
I agree, I am hooked on Hafiz as well...
Posted by: stephanie | 16 May 2008 at 17:42
I hope you are enjoying your travels Tara. You've got me hooked on Hafiz. That's a good thing!
xo
Posted by: Gillian | 16 May 2008 at 13:07
I love the images and bits of poetry you've left for us to find, while you're away, Tara. Hope you are having a wonderful time!
xox
Posted by: tinker | 16 May 2008 at 09:17
Would love to climb a ladder to the stars. Nice picture and beautiful poem
Posted by: marja | 16 May 2008 at 09:09
Oh how soothing your images are to these tired eyes.
Lisa & Alfie
Posted by: Lisa & Alfie at The Pickled Hutch | 16 May 2008 at 06:26